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Gallery: Masters Practice Day 1

Gallery: Masters Practice Day 1

Masters week is well and truly upon us. Here are some of the best images from the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club from the first official day of practice. 10 Nov 2020
The Preview: Vivint Houston Open

The Preview: Vivint Houston Open

The PGA Tour returns to US soil this week for the final Masters tune-up, as the Houston Open welcomes the circuit’s first fans since the cancelled Players Championship. Here is all you need to know, including details of the host course designed by Tom Doak with help from Brooks Koepka. 3 Nov 2020
Morri: The notion of par

Morri: The notion of par

If you’ve ever wondered whether golf is more a mental or physical pursuit then wonder no more. 2 Nov 2020
New ways to watch the Masters

New ways to watch the Masters

Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, announced today the 2020 Masters Tournament, scheduled for November 9-15, will provide an expansive slate of content across multiple platforms, including ESPN’s College GameDay airing live from Augusta National on Saturday, November 14. 28 Oct 2020
Par-3 Contest cancelled at Masters

Par-3 Contest cancelled at Masters

The popular Par-3 Contest normally held on the eve of the Masters will not be played next month since spectators will not be allowed at the event because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 28 Oct 2020
Winner’s Bag: Phil Mickelson – Dominion Energy Charity Classic

Winner’s Bag: Phil Mickelson – Dominion Energy Charity Classic

Phil Mickelson made it a perfect two wins from two appearances on the PGA Tour Champions this past weekend. Here is what the five-time major champion had in the bag, including a new club built with Augusta National in mind. 19 Oct 2020
Morri: Distance debate not about golfers

Morri: Distance debate not about golfers

It’s time again – unfortunately – to revisit the distance debate in the wake of Bryson DeChambeau’s US Open victory because many people still don’t seem to ‘get’ what the discussion is about. 28 Sep 2020
“Jack is Back” – 40 years on from Nicklaus’ greatest comeback

“Jack is Back” – 40 years on from Nicklaus’ greatest comeback

It’s commonplace and often a little frustrating that we have a tendency to assign the moniker of ‘legend’ or ‘great’ far too casually these days. 16 Sep 2020
Top ranked Schmidt advances bid for The Amateur Championship

Top ranked Schmidt advances bid for The Amateur Championship

England’s Benjamin Schmidt, the top ranked player in the field, has comfortably advanced in his quest to win The 125th Amateur Championship. 28 Aug 2020
Lindsay leads qualifiers at The Amateur Championship

Lindsay leads qualifiers at The Amateur Championship

Scotland’s Ruben Lindsay claimed the top spot in stroke play qualifying at The 125th Amateur Championship in England. 27 Aug 2020
Scott still yearns for legend status

Scott still yearns for legend status

He knows the clock's ticking but Adam Scott still harbours the highest of ambitions as he steels himself for the most exciting stretch of the PGA Tour season. 20 Aug 2020
Morri: Spieth’s career obituary a little premature

Morri: Spieth’s career obituary a little premature

For all sorts of reasons I haven’t been following the week to week professional game as closely as I once did (as anyone who follows my weekly tips should already have worked out). 17 Aug 2020
The Masters to go ahead without patrons

The Masters to go ahead without patrons

Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, announced today that the 2020 Masters Tournament will take place November 9-15 without patrons or guests on the grounds. 13 Aug 2020
Tiger admits Nicklaus’ major record is looking slim

Tiger admits Nicklaus’ major record is looking slim

Tiger Woods concedes he faces an increasingly tough task to match Jack Nicklaus's record tally of 18 major titles after his chances of a fifth US PGA Championship victory disappeared. 9 Aug 2020
Family Scott's major inspiration

Family Scott's major inspiration

Adam Scott has opened up on the sacrifices he has made juggling family commitments with the pressures of elite golf and is determined to reward his clan with a second major championship victory. 6 Aug 2020
Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships cancelled

Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships cancelled

The 2020 Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) and Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships (AAC) have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 8 Jul 2020
Concerned Scott plans late PGA Tour return

Concerned Scott plans late PGA Tour return

Unsatisfied with the PGA Tour's safety measures, Adam Scott is set to go into the year's first major championship with just one tournament under his belt following the shutdown. 21 May 2020
Will there be an Australian Open in 2020?

Will there be an Australian Open in 2020?

Most major sports have unveiled plans to return at some stage in 2020, including golf. The PGA Tour’s June restart combining with other factors to perhaps push our national Open off the schedule this year. 4 May 2020
WATCH: Scott vs Perske on the Sunshine Coast

WATCH: Scott vs Perske on the Sunshine Coast

Adam Scott gave the golf public a special treat last week. The Queenslander taking on friend Wayne Perske in a nine hole match broadcast on Instagram Live. 4 May 2020
PGA Tour extends exemptions to 2021

PGA Tour extends exemptions to 2021

No player will lose their PGA Tour card this year because of the interrupted season caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 1 May 2020
Watch Scott live at Maleny Golf Club

Watch Scott live at Maleny Golf Club

This time of the year was meant to be all about the Masters for Adam Scott, but instead he'll tee it up in the sleepy Queensland Sunshine Coast town of Maleny for a Friday round broadcast live on his Instagram account. 30 Apr 2020